There appears to be something causing the illumination LEDs to flicker or go off.

This occurs without touching the microscope. Playing with the dial that controls the light intensity I was able to temporarily get it to become steady till the next time I refocused the camera. The image on my Mac using the MicroCapture.app is fantastic. The stand is an issue. Sending another email showing the stand problem. By the way, the light occasionally goes off. When it does the image goes red. Saw that someone else had issue of the image going red.

Moderator: I tried to attach a video depicting the light issue (.mov). The System would not all. Does it allow a different format? The video would be helpful.

Received my replacement today. Happy to say there is no flicker and the stand is solid, although still needs so weight to keep from tipping over.

One thing I wish were better is the focus. There is a noticeable lag between turning the focus and the image settling. One therefore spends a lot of time chasing focus. The focus wheel feels viscous, apparently to dampen the motion. Something to get used to.